Tip for using ReadyBrake September 03, 2009, 04:37:51 pm Yahoo Message Number: 105505I discovered this on my last trip and thought I'd pass it along. For those of you who use a ReadyBrake, you know the process; put the ReadyBrake on the floor and connect the arm to the brake, plug in the communication plug, also plug the power into the 12v plug and wait for the brake to pressure up before testing. The problem is the pressuring up can take a couple of minutes and often I get a red light indicating the brake is not properly pressurized. I have to start over and re-pressurize the brake. If this happens several times, it not only adds up time-wise, it is also a constant draw on my battery. On long driving days, this causes unnecessary draining. What I discovered is that if, after I set up the brake and connections, I start the engine while in neutral, the brake not only pressurizes MUCH faster, I am also not draining the battery at the same time. The brake set-up process goes much faster.David G
Re: Tip for using ReadyBrake Reply #1 – September 03, 2009, 05:15:46 pm Yahoo Message Number: 105507QuoteI discovered this on my last trip and thought I'd pass it along. For those of you who use a ReadyBrake, you know the process; put the ReadyBrake on the floor and connect the arm to the brake, plug in the communication plug, also plug the power into the 12v plug and wait for the brake to pressure up before testing. Are you talking about this ReadyBrake, http://www.readybrake.com/brake-systems.html?It's the brand we had when we towed a car with our LD, and never had to do any of what you describe. It sounds to me like you're talking about some kind of "big box" braking system, but a Google search only comes up with the braking system shown in the link above.Linda Hylton http://map.datastormusers.com/user1.cfm?user=1167 http://earl-linda.blogspot.com/
Re: Tip for using ReadyBrake Reply #2 – September 03, 2009, 08:58:53 pm Yahoo Message Number: 105518So sorry, What I meant to say was EVENbrake. My mixup. Yes it is a "big box" type brake. I know it's not the most efficient system, but it is more affordable and portable for our needs.David G.
Re: Tip for using EvenBrake Reply #3 – September 03, 2009, 10:24:43 pm Yahoo Message Number: 105520"I know EvenBrake not the most efficient system, but it is more affordable and portable for our needs." Portable, yes... but for the record, ReadyBrake sells for about $450, half the cost of any "brake in a box" system I've seen. It can't run down your battery, either. :-) I'm not trying to talk you into switching, of course, but I think anybody who's shopping for a toad braking system would be well advised to seriously consider ReadyBrake. The combination of simplicity and low cost (including low cost of installation) is hard to beat, and those who have it are very happy with it. I'd be using ReadyBrake myself, but unfortunately it wouldn't fit my 2009 Honda Fit, because there was no access to the firewall underneath the brake pedal--a requirement for the ReadyBrake cable. That's something to check on if you're thinking about this system.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
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